NALT

Preferred term

rare species

Topic

A rare species, or subspecies, is one that, although not presently threatened with extinction, is in such small numbers, throughout its range, that it may be endangered if its environment worsens.

biological resources

flagship species

rare animals
rare plants

Field 001 in MARC Authority Format

72446

Spanish

especie rara

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/225114

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Created 8/19/14, last modified 7/19/17